Ultrasound to fight against climate change and global warming

Robert J. de Knegt¹ and David de Vries^2
1 Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Hospital, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
² Technical Manager, Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Hospital, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Publication History

Article published online:
01 February 2024

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